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Giveaways!

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EBE2“My Freshman Year of Life” blog  is giving away two signed copies of  “The Essentials of Business Etiquette: How to Greet, Eat and Tweet your Way to Success” by the internationally renowned business etiquette and communications speaker  Barbara Pachter.

Ever been stuck in  a conversation that you can’t get out of?  or Do you find yourself saying ” I’m sorry”  too much in a business setting, well this is the book for you. This book has been described as the “gospel for fresh graduates from college as well as the Chief Executive Officers who are actively managing their personal brand.” Maria Duron

To win a copy simply:

  1. Subscribe to the Blog
  2. Tell us when you realize you were at YOUR “Freshman Year of Life” and how were you able to overcome it. Send your response to: myfreshmanyearoflife@gmail.com
  3. Or Comment on one of the post.
  4.  Contest start 7/11 and ends 7/31/ 2014

Good Luck!

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Fasten Your Seat Belt: 35 Business Etiquette Tips from Around the World.

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plane-2Would you want something as little as, not knowing to break  bread with your hand jeopardize your company from getting a new account? or better yet asking for a “to go” box after your business meeting, jeopardize your reputation? I don’t think so.

Business etiquette varies from place to place. Where discussing business over breakfast,lunch and dinner is acceptable in the United States, the same can’t be done in New Zealand, since dinner is only reserved for social interactions.

As  our world becomes more diverse–and more young professionals are tasked to do business abroad, it has become important to familiarize ourselves with customs from around the world.  Investing extra time in learning these customs, can prevent you from jeopardizing your brand.

Take a look at this infographic below by Zendesk.

Also be on the look out for our first giveaway in a few week!  Find out how you can win a signed copy of  “The Essentials of   Business Etiquette: How To Greet, Eat and Tweet Your Way To Success” by the internationally-renowned business etiquette and communications speaker Barbara Pachter

 

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